M&T Bank has been granted a patent for a refractory anchoring system designed for thermal vessels. The system features an X-shaped main body with four angled branch segments, creating unenclosed openings. It includes reinforcement segments and a mounting element for secure attachment, enhancing structural integrity and efficiency. GlobalData’s report on M&T Bank gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Refractory anchoring system for thermal vessel lining
The patent US12018511B2 presents an innovative anchoring system designed for refractory materials used in lining thermal vessels. This system comprises multiple anchoring devices, each featuring a main anchor body with an X-shaped configuration formed by four branch segments. These segments create four unenclosed cell openings, including triangular side openings and semi-hexagonal end openings. The design incorporates extension segments that enhance the structure's stability and functionality. Each branch segment is reinforced and includes slots that interlock to maintain the X shape, while a mounting element, which can be a stud with an X-shaped notch, facilitates attachment to the thermal vessel. The arrangement of these anchoring devices allows for a tessellated pattern, forming hexagonal and rhombus-shaped cells that optimize the installation of refractory materials.
Additionally, the patent outlines a method for protecting thermal vessels using this anchoring system. The process involves mounting the anchoring devices to the vessel, creating an ordered array of cells, and subsequently installing the refractory material into these cells. This method ensures that the refractory material cures effectively, forming a robust protective lining. The design's features, such as the reinforcement segments and the specific shapes of the openings, contribute to the overall integrity and performance of the anchoring system, making it a significant advancement in thermal vessel protection technology.
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